Lemon-Herb-Infused Butter (Compound Butter)

A log of herb butter, partially wrapped in parchment, sits on a wooden cutting board. Several round slices are cut. Fresh herbs, lemon wedges, and bread are nearby.

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This lemon-herb-infused butter (compound butter) is rich, aromatic, and bursting with bright citrus and fresh herb flavors. Learn how to make lemon herb-infused butter at home with simple ingredients for a perfect finishing butter for steak, fish, vegetables, and more.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: European

Keyword: Lemon herb butter compound butter

Servings:

Calories: 99kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oz Butter
2 tbsp Rosemary chopped
2 tbsp Thyme chopped
1 tbsp Lemon zest
1 tbsp Garlic mint
1 tbsp Lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Let your grass-fed butter soften at room temperature until it is easy to mix but not melted.
2. Finely chop the fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and sage so the aromatic fresh herbs distribute evenly throughout the butter.
3. Mince the garlic cloves and zest the lemon to capture those fragrant citrus oils.
4. Place the softened butter in a bowl and add the chopped herbs, lemon zest, minced garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
5. Using a spoon or spatula, mix everything together until the herbs and citrus are evenly incorporated.T
6. Transfer the butter to parchment paper and roll it into a log. Twist the ends to seal and refrigerate until firm.
7. Once chilled, slice it into rounds whenever you need a perfect finishing butter.

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